I don't have confidence that we will see altcoin season this year, not because of the war or anything, I just feel we are not going that direction now with the level of uncertainty in the market. If there will be any serious pump, Bitcoin will definitely lead it because it has earned more trust that the other cryptocurrency. Just like you said, a lot of these altcoins are turning into dust, this means that only the established coins are worth investing in and holding.
I doubt if there have been altseason in the previous bear markets because during the bear market, the market crashes and altcoins use to dip farther than bitcoin. I don't know which force wants to drive the market for an altseason at this time.
It's until we have reached the bottom of the bear market and the price starts bouncing back, that's when we can be hopeful for an altseason. So, let's wait till then. Some of these coins wouldn't be able to pump again after the market crash is over.